Defective motorcycle or vehicle parts can lead to a serious collision in Roswell. A defect might cause a sudden accident that injures anyone nearby. If you were hurt in an accident involving defective parts, reach out to a lawyer today.
A Roswell motorcycle accident lawyer can help investigate the details. A motorcycle company, a parts manufacturer, or someone else might be at fault. At John Foy & Associates, we can help you know your rights—and what you deserve in compensation.
Working with us is risk-free for our clients. We don’t collect a fee unless we win you money. Plus, the consultation is free. For your free consultation, call (404) 400-4000 or contact us online today.
How Defective Parts Can Lead to Motorcycle Accidents
No one expects their vehicle to have a defect. But if faulty parts might have caused your accident, you’ll need to know the details. An experienced lawyer can look into the facts and determine what happened.
Our attorneys have worked on cases involving defective motorcycle parts. Here are some of the defects we’ve seen that lead to accidents.
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Defective Tires
Tire defects can lead to blowouts, causing the driver to lose control. If a blowout happens on a busy highway, the vehicle can crash into multiple other drivers. When the blowout involves a motorcycle, the bike rider tends to suffer the most serious injuries.
Defective Brakes
Brake issues can happen for a number of reasons like:
- Poor installation
- Manufacturing defects
- Damage during maintenance
Obviously, brakes are very important for operating a vehicle. A brake defect might prevent someone from slowing down or stopping. The result can be a catastrophic accident.
Defective Motorcycle Design
A bike’s overall design can contain defects. The issues can affect various parts of the motorcycle, which can lead to an accident.
If you suspect an issue with your bike led to your accident, contact a lawyer. You will probably need help investigating the exact cause of the crash.
Defective Handlebars
Handlebars can become stuck or loose while riding. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Defective Fuel Systems
Fuel system issues can lead to burns and other injuries. The biker might suffer injuries to the legs, ankles, or other body parts. Any fuel system defects can also cause a serious accident in Roswell.
Determining Fault a Defective Parts Accident
Georgia is a fault state. That means the negligent party in an accident is responsible for the costs. According to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) §51-1-2, negligence is the absence of ordinary care. A negligent person is not being careful enough to avoid causing harm.
If you were hurt in an accident, someone has probably been negligent. When an accident involves defective parts, the responsible party could be:
- A parts manufacturer
- A motorcycle company
- A motorcycle seller or dealership
- A maintenance company that worked on the bike
Several parties could have played a part in the issue. For example, a seller or company might have known about the issue but failed to warn the buyer. Other times, the manufacturer might be completely at fault for not disclosing the defect.
Under Georgia law, more than one party can be at fault for an injury. That means you might have multiple accident claims against different parties. A Roswell motorcycle accident lawyer can help determine who is liable for your damages.
Damages from Your Accident
Every accident is different, but there are common damages someone will have after an injury. You might have both economic and non-economic damages, such as:
- Medical bills
- Prescription medication costs
- Lost wages
- Vehicle repairs
- Pain and suffering
Some losses are easier to prove than others. For example, you can show your treatment costs through medical bills and medication receipts. Pain and suffering damages, on the other hand, don’t have set dollar amounts.
John Foy & Associates is careful to account for every loss from your accident. We know how much of a toll the experience can take on your life. We’ll consider both financial and emotional losses from your crash.
To talk about your accident and your compensation, reach out today. You can call us at (404) 400-4000 or contact us online to get a free consultation. We’re also available 24/7 to take your call and get you started.
Proving Liability for the Motorcycle Accident
As an injured person, the burden is on you to prove your damages. Even if you deserve full compensation, you’ll need to bring a claim to show your rights. If a defective part led to your accident, you probably have a product liability claim.
Your claim must show that:
- The motorcycle did not work in the way how it should have.
- You were using the motorcycle in the way it was designed to function.
- You did not change the bike in a way that would affect its performance.
You typically don’t have to prove negligence in a product liability case. Even if you don’t have proof of negligence, you might still have a claim against the manufacturer. Strict liability cases only require you to show the company’s responsibility.
Sometimes, another motorist is partially at fault for the accident. If another driver might have contributed to your crash, that person could be liable. You might have a personal injury claim in addition to a product liability case.
Motorcycle accident cases are complicated, especially when they involve defective parts. If you were injured, don’t wait to speak with a lawyer. You’ll need to know your full legal rights and compensation options.
Talk to a Roswell Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today
If defective parts led to your motorcycle accident, contact John Foy & Associates today. We can examine your accident and what financial recovery you might deserve. Plus, there is no fee unless we win your case.
To learn more during a free consultation, call us at (404) 400-4000 or contact us online. We’ll go over the details of your case and answer any questions you have. You can call us 24 hours a day, seven days a week to get started.
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